Adenium Arabicum - PMK Plant

Adenium Arabicum - PMK

Adenium Arabicum - PMK Plant A striking succulent from the Apocynaceae family, native to Saudi Arabia and Yemen. This remarkable plant features a grotesquely swollen trunk resembling a miniature baobab tree, making it a favorite among fat plant collectors. The massive, squat caudex displays fleshy trunks and short branches in shades of purple to dark brown, with thick, shiny leaves unlike its Adenium obesum cousin. Extremely drought tolerant, it produces stunning pink to red flowers similar to Frangipani that sparkle in sunlight.

Watering

Adeniums do not like both over-watering and drying-out. They like a neutral to hard water. Acidic water tends to sour the soil too fast and may cause root rot. A small pot with excellent drainage is a must.

Water plants preferably in the early morning, and allow them to drink up throughout the day. Watering can be done daily to every few days. Never allow your plants to sit in a saucer of water, neither allow them to dry out too often - this causes adeniums to go into early dormancy. Add stones to the pot s bottom to ensure comparatively better drainage.

Light

Adeniums, also known as Bangkok kalachuchi , plants require bright sunlight for proper development. If they are growing in cloudy locations, they become spindly and develop less vibrant blooms. Some species can withstand 30-50% shade and the sun can burn their foliage.

Potting Mix

A mix of course sand, coco-peat amended with perlite (3 parts mix to 1 part perlite) is adequate under most conditions to improve aeration and drainage

Fertilizer

To make your plant develop a large swollen base/ trunk, you need a good quality fertilizer. Fertilizer requirement for swelling up trunks is also used to increase flowering. It shouldn't be too high in nitrogen, the middle number should be the highest. Never apply fertilizer directly on roots and do not liquid feed when a plant is thirsty: always water first slightly to avoid root burn and leaf drop.

Landscape Uses

Bosai, Container Plant